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Alta Historical Society's 2017/2018 ski season will be celebrating Alta Ski Area's 80th anniversary with our annual Fireside Side Chat program, regular presetations througout the season about Alta and the Wasatch Mountains. Come join us. The presentations are free and last about an hour. Our presentation this week is:

Presentation by Alta Ski Patrol "The Alta Ski Patrol and Their Avalanche Dogs"

5pm Tuesday April 3rd at the Alta Peruvian Lodge, Alta

"The Alta Ski Patrol and Their Avalanche Dogs"Members of the Alta Ski Patrol will talk about avalanche mitigation and the role Alta's avalanche dogs have in their program. Meet these special dogs, learn how they are trained and see how the relationships are developed between the dogs and their handlers. This is a wonderful opportunity for all to meet some of the Alta Ski Patrol and their canine companions who are dedicated to making the ski experience at Alta a wondrful one.

Welcome to the Alta Historical Society

Listen to Alan Engen on Radio West with Doug Fabrizio talking about the rich history of Alta featured in the new film The Alta Experience

The goal of the Alta Historical Society (AHS) is to preserve Alta’s rich history, from the mining era of the mid-1800s to the development of Alta as one of the world’s finest skiing destinations. (Mission Statement) Through our web site, we highlight past events, stories about notable characters, photographs, and a map of historical sites in Alta.

The Alta Historical Society, Friends of Alta and ACE will host the Alta Gala 2018, a fund raiser for Alta’s three non-profit organizations at La Caille Restaurant at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon Friday April 6th. Thanks to all the supporters and everyone who attended it has bee a great success for the past 12 years. You can learn more about the Alta Gala and buy your tickets by clicking here.

Each year the Alta Gala selects an individual, or individuals, to give the Stellar Award in recognition for their contributions to Alta's environment, culture and history. Last year we honored Trainer Mahon, long time resident of Alta and Avalanche expert for his many contributions to our community.

We hope you find our website informative and entertaining. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments by visiting our Contact AHS page